Fakayejo Paul
Strasbourg, France – RC Strasbourg Alsace have successfully completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Maxi Oyedele from Polish side Legia Warsaw.
The “here we go!” confirmation signifies the finalization of a transfer that sees the French Ligue 1 club activate Oyedele’s €6 million release clause.
The move marks a significant profit for Manchester United, who will receive 40% of the transfer fee, amounting to €2.4 million.
This substantial sell-on clause was reportedly included in the agreement when Oyedele, an academy product, moved to Legia Warsaw last summer.
Oyedele, who recently turned 20, underwent his medical examination today in Strasbourg. He is set to sign a long-term contract tonight, tying him to the BlueCo-owned club until June 2030.
BlueCo, the consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, also owns Chelsea FC, further expanding their multi-club model with this acquisition.
The midfielder’s impressive performances in the Ekstraklasa for Legia Warsaw, where he made 24 appearances last season and earned his senior international debut for Poland, attracted attention from several clubs across Europe.
However, Strasbourg’s quick activation of his release clause, backed by the financial power of BlueCo, has secured his services.
Oyedele’s arrival is expected to bolster Strasbourg’s midfield options as they look to build on their previous season’s performance.
For Manchester United, the sell-on clause provides a welcome boost to their transfer budget, demonstrating the financial benefits of including such clauses in deals for promising academy graduates.
Football enthusiasts will now be eager to see how Oyedele adapts to the demands of French top-flight football under his new colors.